The Security level is the least effective level of conscious thought.  At this level there is a preoccupation with basic physical and emotional needs.

At the Sensation level there is preoccupation with finding happiness in life through more and more pleasurable sensations, possessions, status, and activities.

At the Control level there is preoccupation with finding happiness in life by dominating others and situations.

At the Empathy level one begins to listen to others, the self, and the world.  There is the beginning of flexibility and a desire to know whatever is.

At the Acceptance level there is the beginning of acceptance of everyone and everything in your space.

At the Awareness level one feels very accepted and accepting.  Relating to the self, others, and the world with empathy and acceptance becomes second nature.  One can have a general awareness of the feelings that might be present at any of the six levels, yet with no need to buy into them.

The book identifies the emotion felt at each level, shows how to identify the emotion and the level, and how to upgrade to a higher level and a more appropriate emotion.